The numbers speak for themselves. Two wins. Four consecutive final round appearances. Fourteen
out of a possible sixteen round wins. Each one describes the unparalleled run Summit Racing
Pontiac driver Jason Line has been on for the last four NHRA national events. Keeping things in
perspective, however, this string of success has only served to further motivate the 2006 Pro Stock
champion entering this weekend's Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, MN, a race he considers paramount
on the Full Throttle Drag Racing schedule.
"Throughout the course of the year, this Summit Racing team has numerous races where it is
important for us to do well," said Line. "However, if I had to pick one race a year to win for
myself, it would always be Brainerd. I want to win there more than anywhere else.
"Brainerd International Raceway is where it all started for me, and it's the one chance I get every
year to perform in front of my family, friends and people who helped me get started in this sport.
Winning there would be a lot of fun, giving me a nice memory to look back on."
Although he will be looking to make only his sixth career Pro Stock start at Brainerd International
Raceway, the v enerable speedplant holds tremendous history for Line, as it is where his drag
racing career began. Having made countless runs there over the years, he hopes the combination of
his familiarity with the racing surface and a lightning-fast race car will land him in the winner's
circle on Sunday.
"Brainerd is a nice track and one of my favorite places to go," stated Line. "It may not be the
greatest as far as the starting line and bite is concerned, and the harsh Minnesota winters can be
hard on it, but it's still not bad. I've certainly made a lot of runs at Brainerd, probably more
than I have any place else, so I'm very comfortable racing there. Besides, it's the same for
everyone - it's just up to us to figure it out better than our competitors.
"We're certainly hoping to stay on this run we've been having, and will do whatever we can to do
so. After all, being good doesn't happen overnight. It's a process you need to work at, as I do
with my driving. The most important part is that this Summit Racing team is directionally correct,
with everyone on the same page, doing their jobs to the best of their abilities. Now we just need
to make sure we stay that way, making this the year we win Brainerd."
Fast Facts on Jason Line & the Summit Racing Pontiac crew at the Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals:
Jason has been a steady performer at BIR: In five career starts at Brainerd International Raceway,
Jason has one final round appearance (in 2006) and two finishes of the semifinals or better.
Looking to add Brainerd to the list: Should Jason win this weekend, it will be his first Pro Stock
win at BIR, making it the 14th different track where he has won in his Pro Stock career.
Line is a top-half starter in Brainerd: In five career starts, Jason has been the No. 1 qualifier
once in Brainerd (in 2007), and has always been in the top half of the field with an average
starting spot of 3.5.
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 14: Two qualifying sessions at 2:45 & 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: Two qualifying sessions at 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 16: Final eliminations starting at 11:00 a.m.
Television Coverage (all coverage on ESPN2):
Qualifying: Saturday, August 15 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Eliminations: Sunday, August 16 - 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
RaceDay: Sunday, August 16 - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
(All times Eastern)
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